Rocel Mae M.

Lomeda

HUB23

Chem110L Homework

Safety Rules in the Chem Lab

1. Working alone in the laboratory is strictly forbidden.
Students may work in instructional laboratories only during regularly
scheduled times and then only when supervised by an authorized
Teaching Assistant or a member of the faculty.
2. Approved safety goggles must be worn at all timeswhen in
a laboratory. You are responsible for bringing your own pair of
approved goggles to lab each week.
3. Students may only perform authorized experiments and then
only at the assigned time.
4. Open flames (burners, matches, etc.) are not permitted.
5. Use every precaution to keep all chemicals off your skin and
clothing, out of your nose, mouth and eyes, and away from
flames. It is strictly forbidden to eat or drink anything (including
water) in the laboratory.
6. Long hair and billowy clothing must be confined when in the
laboratory. Shoes are mandatory; sandals or open-toed shoes are
not allowed, even if socks are worn. Shorts and skirts must cover the
knees.
7. All laboratory workers must know the location and proper use
of all laboratory safety equipment, including eyewash, safety
shower, fire extinguisher, and telephone. You will be expected to
locate all safety equipment during the first week's lab.
8. You should know how to exit the lab via two different exits,
in the event of an emergency.
9. All accidents, including contact with chemicals, cuts, burns, or
inhalation of fumes must be reported to an instructor
immediately. Any treatment beyond emergency first aid will be
referred to the student infirmary. Severe emergencies will be
referred to the Hospital emergency room.
10. It is your responsibility to read and abide by the "Laboratory
Safety" section of the lab manual and to keep it with you in the
laboratory. Any other safety handouts or special precautions
mentioned during lab lecture must be scrupulously observed.
11. Laboratory equipment and work area must be cleanedafter
finishing work each week.
12. Failure to observe laboratory safety rules and procedures
may result in injury to you or to fellow students. For a first violation,
you may be asked to leave the laboratory for the day, while for
repeated violations, you may be dropped from the course with a

grade of E, at the discretion of the instructor.

It is in your own best interest to stay alert and to be aware of
possible hazards in the laboratory. Do not hesitate to call unsafe
practices by your colleagues to the attention of the instructors.